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F. W. RUBY.

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APPLICATION rum APR.26,1909.

Patented May 10, 1910.

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F. W. RUBY.

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Q APPLIATIO .FILED APR. 26, 1909. 95 (992590 Patented May 10, 1910.

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FREDERICK W. RUBY, 0F JACKSON, MICHIGAN, ASSIGlOlt TO RUBY MANUFACTURING COMPANY, 0F JACKSON, MICHIGAN.

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Specification of Letters Patent.

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Application filed April 26, 1909. Serial No. @$92,124.

'insigne f rlhe main objects of this invention are: First, to provide an improved construction of sign of the/bill or sign-board type, in which the advertisements or `signs can be prepared in a shop and easily and quickly set upl or placed uponthe supporting frame. Second, to provide an improved sign in which the sign panels can be quickly changed, as may be desired. Third, to provide an improved 'sign of the sign or billboard type, which is made up of a plurality of panelsV forming different, or. parts 'of the Same advertisement, which has, when assembledl the appearance of a unitary structure. Fourth, to provide an improved sign of the sign or bill-board type, which is economical and durable in structure.

Further objects, and objects relating to` structural details, will definitely appear from the detailed description to follow.

l accomplish the objects of'my invention by the devices and means described in the following specification.

The invention is clearly defined and pointed out in the claims.

A structure embodying the features of,

my invention is clearly illustrated in the accompanying drawing,y forming a part of this speciiication, in which:

Figure 1 is a perspective *of a structure embodying the features of *my invention, partially complete, portions bein@ vbroken away to show structuraldetails. iii 2 is an enlarged detail vertical section, ta en on a linecorresponding to .line 2-2 of Fig. 1. Fig. 3 is an enlarged detail horizontal section, taken on a line corresponding to line 3 3 of Fig. 1. Fig. 4 is an enlarged detail inverted view of one 'of the panels of my im proved sign. Fig. 5 is an enlarged inverted detail perspectivepf one ofthe panels. Fig. 6 is an enlarged detail erspective showingv the securing means for t e panels to the top frame rail. Fig. 7 is an enlarged' detail perspective showing the securing means for one of the top panels to the bottom frameyupon the frame.

rail. Fig. 8 is a detail perspective of a modified form ofthe supporting frame.

In the drawing, simllar re 'erence characters refer-to similar parts throughout the several views, and the sectional views are taken looking in the direction of the little arrows at the' ends 0i the section lines.

Referring to the drawing, the panels 1 are formed of sheet metal and are preferably provided with rectangular lrameslZ.

These frames are preferably formed of angle iron, the ends of the side pieces bein preferably turned inwardly and the en pieces lapped upon and riveted thereto, see Fig. t. These frames 2 are preferably arranged with the angles 3 of the angle bars, of which they are formed, inwardly, the edges of the panels being folded over the outer legs 1 of the angle bars and secured thereon. This rigidly supports the panels so that they can be handled without liability of their being bent or distorted, and they are also effectively supported when assembled in the support-ing frame. A further advantage of this method of securing the panelsvto the frame is that the buckle is taken out of the panels as they are secured The supporting frame preferably consists of the upright members 5 and the horizon tally-arran ed members 6. The uprights 5 are preferably supported on the bases 7 whlch are adapted to be set into the ground, the uprights being provided with slots 8 to receive the bolts 9, so that the sup orting frame can be leveled without regardP to the setting of the bases. 'The braces 10 are also preferably adjustably secured to their bases 11 by means of the bolt and slot connection. These frame members are referably formed of angle iron, as illustrate the u per members being formed of a U-shape the bottom of a Z-shaped, while the intermediate member is formed of a T-shaped angle bar. This provides pairs of facing supporting members 12 adapted to receive the attaching members 13 of the panels.v These attachn members are referably formed by exten ing and oilsetting the outer legs ofthe frame pieces., l

The supporting members -12 are preferably notchedat 14, the notches being spaced to correspond with the attaching members 13 ofthe panels, so that the lower attaching members may be engaged over the lower supporting) member, the upper attaching members rought opposite the notches .14, and thus engaged with the upper attaching member of the pair when the panels can be slipped along on the supports and are supported and held in position thereby.

The supporting members 12 are referably sov arranged that the lower e ges of the upper panels abut and rest upon the upper edge of the panel below. This secures a comparatively tight joint between the upper and lower panels. The Side edges of the panels 'are preferably rovided with interlapping joint strips 15, t e joint strip on one edge being spaced by suitable members, as 16,` from thepanel frame on which it is supported so that it is adapted to receive the joint strip of the other member.'

See Fig. 3. 'Ihese strips form tight joints between the panels and also assist 1n holding them in place and assist in preventing their bucklin or otherwise gettin out of alinement. .i otches 17 are provi ed in the edge of one of the strips to receive the spacing members 16. These strips are preferably riveted to the outer legs of the frame piece, the rivets also serving to assist in securing the panels u on their frames.

In the mo ied construction shown in Fig. 8, wood osts or'upright-s 18 are provided for the Ihorizontal frame pieces 6. The braces 19 are also of. wood. The panels are preferably secured upon the frame by means i of the bolts 20, which are arranged through the panel frame and the slots al in the supporting frame pieces 6. The slots avoid the necessity of accurately fitting the parts. After the panels are put in place, these retaining bolts are inserted and the panels are effectively secured. l/Vhile the notches 14 are.

several panels are adapted to receive. parts of a single advertisement, or each panel may contain a complete advertisement. The advertisements can be placed thereon either in the form of bills, posters or the like, or they may be painted directly upon the panel. This work can be done in a shop and set up and placed upon the 'supporting frames, as desired. The advantage of this will be obvious, as fresh Work is not exposed to the weather, and,v as it can be done in the shop, all the conveniences can be had for the workman and shipped or carted to the place of display. When the work is to be done on the ground where the sign is to be set up, the panels can be placed bn the lower supports while the workman is at work thereon and shifted to the uppersupports when completed.

In practice I preferably use angle iron for by me on account of the structural simplicity and economy. I am aware, however, that it is capable of considerable variation in structural details without departing from my invention, but as these variations will occur t0 those skilled in the art to which this invention relates, I have not attempted to illustrate or describe the same herein,

Having thus described my invention,what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is: 1. In a sign, the combination of a plurality of panels formed of sheet metal; frames for said panels formed of angle iron arranged on the sides of the panels with the angle inwardly, the edges of the panels being folded over the edges of the frames, the

ends of the outer arms of the said angle iron side pieces of the frames being offset rear,- wardly to form attaching members; interlapping joint strips secured on the inside of the outer arms of the side pieces of said panel frames, the joint strip on one edge of each panel being spaced from the frame to receive the joint strip of the adjacent panel when the edges of the panels are arranged to abutone against. another; a supporting frame comprising pairs of facing supporting members adapted to receive the attaching members of said panels, one memberA of each pair of said supporting members being pro-y vided with notches spaced to receive the said attaching members of said panels and with longitudinal slots, said supporting members being arranged so that the lower edge of one panelv abuts and rests upon the upper edge of the panel below; and panel retaining bolts through said panel frames engaging said slots in said supporting members.

2. In a sign, the combination of a plurality of panels formed of` sheet metal; frames for said. panels formed of angle ironarranged on the rear sides of the panels with the angles inwardly, the edges of the panels being folded over the edges of the frame, the

ends of the outer arms of the said angle iron 3. In a sign, the combination of a fpluj being folded over the edges of the rame,

the ends of the outer arms of the said angle iron side pieces of the frames being offset rearwardly to form attaching members; interlapping joint strips secured on the inside of the outer arms of the 'side pieces of said panel frames, the-joint strips on one edge of each panel being spaced from the frame to receive the joint strip of the adjacent panel when the edges of the panels are arranged to abut one against another; and a supporting frame comprising pairs of facing supporting members adapted to receive the attaching members of said panels, one member of each pair of said supporting members being provided with notches spaced to receive the said attaching members of said panels, said supporting members being arranged so that the lower edge of one panel abuts and rests upon the upper edge of the panel below.

.4. In-a sign, the combination of a plurality of panels formed of sheet metal; frames for said panels formed of angle iron arranged on the rear sides of the panels with the angles inwardly,lthe edges of the panelsbeing folded over the edges of the frames,l the ends of the outer arms lof the said angle iron side pieces of the frames being offset rearwardly to form attaching members; and a supporting frame comprising pairs of facing supporting members adapted to receive the attaching members of said panels, one member of each pair of said supporting members being provided with notches spaced to receive the said attaching members of said panels'.

5. In a sign, the vcombination of a plurality of panels formed of sheet metal;

. fran'ies for said panels formed of angle iron arranged on the rear sides of the anglesl with the angles inwardly, the edges of the panels being folded over the edges of the frame, the ends of the outer arms of the said angle iron side pieeesof the frames being olfset rearwardly to forln attaching members; interlapping joint strips secured on the inside of the outer arms of the side pieces of said panel frames, the joint strips on one edge of each panel being spaced fromthe frame to receive the joint strip of the adjacent panel when the edges of the panels are arranged to abut'one against another; a sup porting frame comprising pairs of facing supporting members adapted to receive the attachmg members of sald panels, said supporting members being arranged so that the lower edge of one panel abuts and rests upon the upper edge of the panel below; and

panel retaining bolts arranged through saidsupporting members.

'5. In asign, the combination ofapluralit-y ofpanels formed of sheet metal; frames for sai the rear sides of the'panels with the angles inwardly, the edges of the panels being folded over theedges of the frame, the ends of the outer arms of the said angle iron side pieces of the frames being odset rearwardly to form attaching members; `a support-ing frame comprising pairs of facing supporting members adapted to receive the attaching members of said panels; and panel retaining bolts.

7. In a sign, the combination of a plurality of panels formed of sheet metal; frames for said panels formed of angle iron arranged on the rear sides of the panels with panels formed of angle iron arranged on the angles inwardly, the edges of the panels being folded over the edges of the frame, the

porting members adapted to receive the attaching members of said panels, said 'supporting members being arranged so that the lower edge of one panel abuts and rests upon the upper edge of the panel below.

8. In a signhthe combination of a plurality of panels formed of sheet metal, frames for said panels formed of angle iron arranged on the rear sides of the panels with the angles inwardly, the edges of the panels being folded over the edges of the frame,the ends of the outer arms of the said angle iron side pieces of the frames being offset rearwardly to form attaching members; and a supporting frame comprising pairs of facing supporting members adapted to receivey pairs of facing supporting members adapted to receive the attaching members of said panels, one member of each pair of said supporting members being provided with notches spaced to receive the said attaching members of said panels.

10. In a sign, the combination of a plurality of panels formed of sheet metal; frames for said panels; attaching members therefor; and a supporting frame comprising pairs of facing supporting members adapted to receive the attaching members of said panels.

11. In a sign, the combination of a plurality of panels; attaching members therefor; interlapping 'joint Strips arranged at the edges of said panels; anda supporting frame comprising' pairs of facing supporting members adapted to receive the attaching members of said panels, said supporting members being arranged so that the lower edge of one panel abuts the upper edge of the panel below.

12. In a sign, the combination of a plurality of panels; attaching members therefor; and a supporting frame comprising pairs of facing supporting members adapted to receive the attaching members of said panels, said supporting members being arranged so that the lower edge of one panel abuts the upper edge of the panel below.

13. In a sign, the combination of a plurality of panels having attaching members thereon; a supporting frame comprising pairs of facing supporting members adapted to receive the attaching members of said panels, one member of each pair of said sup porting members being provided with notches spaced to receive the said attaching members of said panels; and panel retaining bolts adjustably connected to said supporting members.

1l. In a sign, the combination of a plurality of panels having vattaching members thereon; and a supporting frame comprising pairs of facing supporting members adapt` ed to receive the attaching members or' said panels, one member of each pair of said Supporting members being provided with notches spaced to receive the said attaching,

members of said panels. y

15. In a sign, the combination of a plurality of panels having attaching members thereon; a supporting frame comprising pairs of facing supporting members adapted to receive the attachin members of said panels; and panel retaining bolts adjustably connected to said supporting members.

16. In a sign, the combination of a plurality of panels formed of sheet metal; frames for said panels formed of angle iron arranged on the rear sides of the panels,

said frames;attaching members therefor; interlapping joint strips secured on the inside of the outer arms to said angle iron of the side pieces of said panel frames, the joint strips on one edge of each panel being spaced from the frame to receive the joint strip of the adjacent panel when the edges ot' the panels are brought together; and a supporting frame comprising pairs of facing supporting members adapted to receive the attaching members of said panels.

17. In a sign, the combination of a plurality of panels formed of sheet metal; frames for said panels formed of angle iron arranged on the rear sides" of the panels, said frames; attaching members therefor; and a supporting frame comprising pairs of facing supporting members adapted to receive the attaching members ofsaidy panels.

18. In a sign, the combination with a plurality of panels; attaching members therefor, of a supporting frame therefor comprising horizontal arranged members, the upper horizontal members being formed of U-shaped and the bottom of Z-shaped angle bars and the intermediate member being formed of a T-shaped angle bar, whereby pairs of facing supporting `members are provided to receive the said attaching members of said panels.

19. In a sign, the combination with a plurality of panels having, attaching members thereon, of a sup ort therefor comprising a plurality of mem ers formed of angleiron arranged to provide pairs of facing supportling members said attaching members of said panels being adapted to be engaged on said supporting members whereby the panels are readily secured to or disengaged therefrom. i

In witness whereof, I have hereunto set myhand and seal in the presence of two witnesses.

FRED. W. RUBY. [1.. s.]

Vtfitnesseszl REUBEN H. RossMAN, CnAs. H. Tn'isnmvrs. 

